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accomplish before the deadline

[əˈkɑːmplɪʃ bɪˈfɔːr ðə ˈdɛdlaɪn]
verb phrase
cumprir antes do prazo
1. to complete a task or goal before the specified time limit
We managed to accomplish the project before the deadline.
Conseguimos cumprir o projeto antes do prazo.
2. to finish work or responsibilities within the allotted timeframe
She always accomplishes her assignments before the deadline.
Ela sempre cumpre suas tarefas antes do prazo.
NYC Slang
get it done ahead of time
Synonyms
complete before the deadlinefinish on timemeet the deadlinedeliver before the due datefulfill ahead of schedule
Antonyms
miss the deadlinefail to meet the deadlineaccomplish after the deadlinedelay completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cumprir antes do prazo
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
finalizar antes do deadline
often uses English 'deadline' in informal speech
São Paulo
entregar antes do prazo
emphasizes delivery/submission aspect
Portugal
concluir antes da data limite
formal Portuguese preference for 'data limite'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat the clock
stay ahead of the game
finish line in sight
under the wire
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